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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Housing Innovation Fund (HIF)
DESCRIPTION:The Housing Innovation Fund will support the local construction industry through a combination of grants and loans. \nThe HIF forms part of the broader WA Housing Plan\, through which the Government is delivering long-term solutions to increase housing supply\, reduce red tape\, unlock land\, and build workforce capability. Since 2021\, more than $4.5 billion has been committed to initiatives aimed at boosting housing availability across the State. \nThe Housing Innovation Fund will back local businesses seeking to: \n\nscale up manufacturing and prefabrication capabilities;\nautomate key elements of the construction process;\nimprove environmental sustainability;\nreduce build times and reliance on traditional labour; and\nstrengthen WA’s construction and manufacturing resilience.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-housing-innovation-fund-hif/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: ARENA Regional Microgrids Program
DESCRIPTION:The Regional Microgrids Program (the Program) seeks to support the development and deployment of renewable energy microgrids across regional Australia that contribute to the Program Outcomes. \nARENA has allocated funding across two Streams under the Program\, and each Stream has its own Outcomes. \nStream A: Regional Australia Microgrid Pilots – $50 million\nStream B: First Nations Community Microgrids – $75 million \nLearn more: DEADLINE: ARENA Regional Microgrids Program
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-arena-regional-microgrids-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251218T140000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Prime Minister's Prizes for Scientists and Innovators 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Science Prizes award Australian scientists and innovators with prizes to recognise demonstrated achievements in science and research-based innovation and commercialisation. \nThere are 5 Science Prizes ranging between $50\,000 and $250\,000. Winners receive prize money\, a medallion\, lapel pin and an award certificate. \nThere are 5 science prizes for science and innovation: \n\nPrime Minister’s Prize for Science ($250\,000)\nPrime Minister’s Prize for Innovation ($250\,000)\nMalcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year ($50\,000)\nFrank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year ($50\,000)\nPrize for New Innovators ($50\,000)\n\n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2025-prime-ministers-prizes-for-science-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251217T090000
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SUMMARY:Morning Startup Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Morning Startup – Perth\nIf you’re involved in a startup\, or thinking about starting one\, chances are you can learn from others that are doing and thinking the same. \nMorning Startup is a fortnightly morning catchup where founders\, potential entrepreneurs and others in the startup community (VCs and Angels welcome) get together to learn something interesting\, get feedback on idea\, vent frustrations\, and meet some new friends in the game. \nIf you’re not a morning person\, we also host a casual afterwork catchup on the first Wednesday of each month called Founder Sundowner. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nYou can contact the organisers either by sending a message through this meetup group\, or via: \n\ncontact@morningstartup.com\nslack.morningstartup.com\ntwitter.com/morningstartup\nfacebook.com/morningstartup\nlinkedin.com/company/morning-startup
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/morning-startup-presentation/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251215T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251215T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164132
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AUKUS SME Readiness Fund
DESCRIPTION:The AUKUS SME Readiness Fund is a competitive grant program to provide funding support to Western Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to improve their capacity and capability to secure work in the AUKUS supply chain\, specifically for AUKUS Pillars 1 and 2.   \n\n\nThe AUKUS SME Readiness Fund is a key component of the WA Government’s strategy for a strong and resilient economy\, bolstering our industrial resilience through the Made in WA plan. \n\n\n\nGrant funding is for 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of $100\,000.\n\nLearn more and apply here: DEADLINE: AUKUS SME Readiness Fund
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-aukus-sme-readiness-fund/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251215T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251215T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: 40under40 Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 40under40 Awards is Western Australia’s pre-eminent program that recognises and celebrates the state’s leading entrepreneurs\, innovators\, and future business leaders under the age of 40. \nEach year\, one exceptional individual is selected from the 40 winners as the First Amongst Equals. \nThe awards not only identify Western Australia’s top 40 young business achievers\, but also singles out those who excel in the below categories: \n\nSMALL OR START-UP BUSINESS (1-30 FTE STAFF)\nMEDIUM SIZED BUSINESS (31-99 FTE STAFF)\nLARGE SIZED BUSINESS (100+ FTE STAFF)\nFAMILY BUSINESS\nINDIGENOUS BUSINESS\nINTRAPRENEUR\nPROFESSIONAL SERVICES\nCOMMUNITY\, SOCIAL ENTERPRISE\, OR NOT FOR PROFIT\n\nNominations close 15 December 2025.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-40under40-awards-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251215T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164132
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Market Access Grant Scheme
DESCRIPTION:This grant round aims to assist Western Australian health and medical life sciences companies in subsidising the cost of travel to major industry conferences and business events in 2025. \nGrants of up to $5\,000 (on a co-contribution basis) will be available to eligible businesses. \nLearn more HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-market-access-grant-scheme-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164132
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SUMMARY:AI Disrupt Summit | Build Club Perth x Bloom x Curtin Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:the AI Disrupt Summit\, a new\, hands-on event shaping the future of technology in Western Australia. \n​Taking place on December 13th\, 2025\, at Curtin University as part of West Tech Fest\, this one-day summit will bring together over 200 AI engineers\, researchers\, founders\, and investors who are actively building the next generation of AI solutions. \nKey sponsors: \n\nBloom (afternoon tea sponsor)\nCurtin Entrepreneurship (lunch sponsor)\nDDD Perth\nBlackbird (sundowner sponsor)\nWA Data Science Innovation Hub\nHorst Maberly\nLovable\nMatilda Health (cinny scroll sponsor)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-disrupt-summit-build-club-perth-x-bloom-x-curtin-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:St Catherine’s College Curtin\, 433 University Bvd\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164132
CREATED:20251206T083633Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Innovation Systems: how ICBs can drive innovation adoption
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Unit will unpack their work with The Health Foundation and nine ICBs across the country. They have been exploring how strategic commissioning can be used to accelerate evidence-based innovations that reduce inequalities and improve lives. \nThis session is designed for those doing the work moving beyond the theory to share practical insights on: \n\nEmbedding innovation in commissioning cycles\nLeveraging the wider innovation ecosystem\nReal-world examples of successful adoption
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/accelerating-innovation-systems-how-icbs-can-drive-innovation-adoption/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164132
CREATED:20251120T023633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T023633Z
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SUMMARY:WA RNA Salon
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\, \nJoin us to celebrate the end of 2025! \nCome along for an afternoon of casual networking\, conversation and connection with fellow RNA researchers. \n📅 Thursday\, 11th December \n🕞 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM \n📍 Third Floor Tea Room\, Bayliss Building \nEnjoy food\, drinks and great company as we wrap up another exciting year of RNA science in WA. \nEveryone is welcome – students\, EMCRs\, and senior researchers alike. \nPlease purchase a free ticket by clicking on this link to help us with catering. Please also feel free to share the invite with your colleagues. \nWe look forward to seeing you all there! \nTessa Swain and Farley Kwok van der Giezen 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-rna-salon/
LOCATION:Bayliss Building\, UWA\, 35 Stirling Hwy\, Crawley\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T203000
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SUMMARY:West Tech Wadjemup
DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Regenerate\, and Reassess: Conversations on the Future \nWest Tech Wadjemup returns to the stunning natural beauty of Wadjemup (Rottnest Island) and the opportunity to join visionary leaders and changemakers as we explore how to measure impact beyond just commercial outcomes. \nDiscover innovative approaches to environmental stewardship\, climate solutions\, and circular economy principles that demonstrate how business can be a force for positive change. This intimate forum focuses on the entrepreneurs and investors who are building companies with purpose -those committed to leaving the world better than they found it\, whilst achieving remarkable success. Hear from Dr Julia Reisser\, Nicole Forrester\, Bill Tai and more to be announced.\n\nEngage in thought-provoking discussions about regenerative business models\, sustainable innovation\, and the meaningful metrics that matter most. Connect with like-minded leaders who understand that true success encompasses environmental responsibility and lasting positive impact. \nFramed by the turquoise shores of Rottnest Island\, your experience includes private ferry transfers to the Island\, premium catering\, and a signature afterparty that celebrates the innovative spirit driving meaningful change. \nSecure your place at this exclusive Island experience and join the conversation that’s reshaping business for good.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/west-tech-wadjemup/
LOCATION:Pinky’s\, Rottnest Island\, Strue Road\, Rottnest Island\, WA\, 6161\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164132
CREATED:20251109T031850Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: MRFF 2025 Research Data Infrastructure Grant Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support Australian medical research and medical innovation projects that use novel methods to harness multiple existing data infrastructure types in developing and implementing new approaches for addressing an unmet medical need. \nResearch proposals should incorporate: \n\nnew linkage and/or use of data from multiple (at least two) existing research data infrastructure sources of different types (e.g. administrative and biobank data\, registry and biobank data\, wearables and use artificial intelligence); and/or\nnovel methodologies and approaches that leverage and enhance existing linked research data infrastructure of at least two different types (e.g. administrative and biobank data\, registry and biobank data\, wearables and use artificial intelligence); and\na clear outline of how the proposed project will produce knowledge and outcomes that address an area of unmet medical need.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-mrff-2025-research-data-infrastructure-grant-opportunity/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T220000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T223000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164132
CREATED:20251206T090038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T090038Z
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SUMMARY:[UIIN Webinar] A Living Lab for Entrepreneurship: Inside H-FARM’s Innovation Campus
DESCRIPTION:How do you turn entrepreneurship education into ventures that land real corporate pilots — and do it in a way that fuels regional innovation? In this Fireside Chat\, Timothy O’Connell\, Senior Partner at H-FARM and Director of its Entrepreneurship & Startup Center\, takes us inside Europe’s leading campus where education\, startups and corporates co-exist. \nDrawing on H-FARM’s experience bridging academia\, venture creation\, and industry innovation\, Tim will share how his team develops “pilot-ready” ventures directly out of coursework\, and how their Veneto-based ecosystem has become a launchpad for startups\, corporates\, and talent alike.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/uiin-webinar-a-living-lab-for-entrepreneurship-inside-h-farms-innovation-campus/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T173000
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CREATED:20251029T053807Z
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SUMMARY:Young Business Leaders Virtual Showcase | Western Australia
DESCRIPTION:The West Australian Young Business Leaders Virtual Showcase is a celebration of the bright young minds from across Western Australia who have spent the past term bringing their business ideas to life. As part of the West Australian Young Business Leaders Program\, this event offers students in Years 7–12 the opportunity to present their innovative ventures to a virtual audience of peers\, educators\, mentors\, and industry leaders. \nThroughout the program\, students have taken part in a fast-paced Hackathon Day\, joined five virtual after-school masterclasses\, connected with mentors\, and worked tirelessly to refine their business ideas. Now\, it’s time to showcase their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit! \nHear directly from student founders as they pitch their business ventures\, reflect on their learning journeys\, and share how they’re planning to bring their ideas to life beyond the program.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/young-business-leaders-virtual-showcase-western-australia/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T210000
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SUMMARY:Freo Startup Fest by Upstart Investments
DESCRIPTION:The Freo Startup Fest is a fun and frenetic event that brings a startup vibe to the West Tech Fest. It’s an afternoon of entertaining content followed by a Sundowner with food and drinks included. The event is being held in the Entertainment Hall at Freo.Social in the heart of Fremantle.\nYou will hear from startup founders who have achieved breakout success this year and watch some of the best emerging startups pitch for prizes\, including the vaunted Golden Ticket.  Following its success last year\, we are bringing the Tek Talks (powered by Tekkon) to the main stage to provide some practical tips and advice on the latest tech trends. \nThis year\, we’re turning the tables and inviting a number of VCs and Accelerators to pitch to you. In this reverse pitch\, they will be asked to tell you why you should consider investment from them and what they have to offer. \nA crowd favourite\, the audience Pitch Frenzy back. It’s your chance to get up on the stage for a rapid-fire 30 seconds in front of a crowd of some big names and like-minded folk to pitch your startup or idea.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/freo-startup-fest-2/
LOCATION:Freo.Social\, 1 Parry Street\, Fremantle\, WA\, 6160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T160000
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SUMMARY:Entangled Workshop - Connecting Quantum Researchers with Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of quantum research and entrepreneurship at the Entangled Workshop.\nA Satellite Event of West Tech Fest – Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/entangled-workshop-connecting-quantum-researchers-with-entrepreneurs-tickets-1831479487449
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/entangled-workshop-connecting-quantum-researchers-with-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Quantum Australia":MAILTO:queries@quantum-australia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
CREATED:20251124T025737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T025737Z
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SUMMARY:How to form a board of directors for scaling your start-up
DESCRIPTION:Are you a start-up founder/CEO looking for a board of directors? Or are you an aspiring director looking for your first board role? \nIf so\, this event is for you! \nLearn from 4 experienced directors who will share their experiences of:\n– how they landed their first board role\n– when should a start-up company form a board\n– how to structure the board (who should be appointed/what skills are needed most at the earliest stages)\n– how much directors should be paid (eg share option plans) to incentivise\n– how to structure board meetings (frequency\, minutes\, etc.).
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/how-to-form-a-board-of-directors-for-scaling-your-start-up/
LOCATION:MPH Lawyers\, 6/580 Hay Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
CREATED:20251029T053009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T053009Z
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SUMMARY:Tranche Two Unlocked: Tech Solutions for Accountants
DESCRIPTION:Automation Unlocked: Tech Solutions for Modern Accountants\n\n\n\nJoin Personr and Sustainable Edge Accounting & Advisory for an exclusive event on how technology is transforming compliance and helping accountants prepare for Australia’s Tranche Two AML/CTF reforms. Featuring a panel discussion and networking session\, this event will spotlight Personr’s WA-built innovation\, a solution redefining how accounting and regulated industries manage compliance\, streamline onboarding\, and protect client trust. \nWhy attend: \n\nGet Tranche Two ready: Understand what the new AML/CTF obligations mean for accountants and how technology can make compliance simple and sustainable.\nLeverage local innovation: Discover how Personr\, a Western Australian technology company\, is empowering accountants to automate risk checks\, save time\, and stay audit-ready.\nConnect and collaborate: Meet founders\, compliance leaders\, and forward-thinking professionals shaping the future of financial and professional services.\nExplore the intersection of tech and trust: Learn how innovation in RegTech is driving growth and resilience across Australia’s most dynamic industries.\nHave the chance to win a door prize!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/tranche-two-unlocked-tech-solutions-for-accountants/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T120000
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SUMMARY:Show us the Data: Building a Fairer Funding System
DESCRIPTION:Show Us the Data: WA Roundtable at West Tech Fest\nMoving from anecdote to evidence. \nWho’s getting funded – and who’s missing out – is only half the story.\nRight now\, Australia lacks visibility into the pipeline that shapes those outcomes. \nJoin Equity Clear for the WA Roundtable of our national Show Us the Data series\, as we bring investors\, accelerators\, policymakers and ecosystem leaders together to ask: \n\nWhat would it take for the investment sector to start tracking its diversity pipeline?\nHow can we build the infrastructure for fairer\, more transparent funding flows?\n\nWho should attend\n\nVenture capital\, private equity and angel investors\nAccelerators\, incubators\, and venture builders\nGovernment and policy leaders shaping innovation and inclusion\nFamily offices\, foundations\, and ecosystem enablers\nAnyone committed to making Australia’s funding landscape fairer and more transparent
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/show-us-the-data-building-a-fairer-funding-system/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
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SUMMARY:Quantum Internet Summit
DESCRIPTION:In an age where AI can fake almost anything — from voices to “breaking news” — and trust online is collapsing\, the Quantum Internet promises something revolutionary: a network of proof\, where authenticity and identity are guaranteed by the laws of physics\, not algorithms or corporations. \nThe Quantum Internet Summit – Perth 2025 organised by the Western Australia Web3 Association together with Quantum Australia and UWA as a satellite event of the West Tech Fest – marks the world’s first gathering dedicated to the next great leap in communication technologies and digital economy. Quantum Internet is a revolutionary step that could transform our world and ignite a new multi-trillion-dollar global economy built on trust\, security\, and sovereignty\, as never experienced before. It promises ultra-secure communication\, super-powered computation\, and unprecedented sensing capabilities transforming all sectors. \nYou will learn what quantum internet is and why it is so exciting; have a quick intro to quantum tech in plain language; learn about the opportunities in the new quantum-digital diversified economy for individuals\, investors\, businesses\, entrepreneurs ($funding opportunities)\, corporations and governments; connect with innovators\, researchers\, entrepreneurs and leaders in the field. Hear how quantum will change web3\, blockchain and all other sectors. You will also hear about the exciting vision for Quantum R&D and innovation revolutionising and diversifying the Western Australian economy. \nEntrepreneurs (including creatives) and researchers who explore quantum or quantum related projects will learn about exciting funding opportunities with Quantum Australia!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/quantum-internet-summit/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
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SUMMARY:"The Long Game Live": Innovators vs. WA’s Toughest Energy Storage Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Be part of the movement positioning WA as a world leader in innovative energy storage.\nJoin GreenTech Hub and Hub on SX for The Long Game Live\, a high-energy\, invite-only morning where the world’s brightest innovators pitch their boldest solutions to WA’s unique energy challenges to become the GreenTech Hub’s Innovation Challenge Champions on Long Duration Energy Storage. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nGroundbreaking tech tackling real WA use cases\, from remote operations to grid resilience.\nFinalists competing to become the Long Game Challenge Champions.\nYour vote counts: Help choose the People’s Choice Award winner.\nConnect with industry leaders\, funders\, and policymakers shaping the future of energy.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/the-long-game-live-innovators-vs-was-toughest-energy-storage-challenges/
LOCATION:Walyalup Civic Centre\, 151 High Street\, Fremantle\, WA\, 6160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
CREATED:20250812T081102Z
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SUMMARY:Corporate Innovation Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join top corporate innovators at the 2025 Corporate Innovation Summit | Building Venture Engines from Within\nThe Corporate Innovation Summit 2025 is where industry leaders\, executives\, and innovation managers meet to exchange experiences\, share strategies\, and spark collaborations that outlast the event. With a balance of insight sessions\, workshops\, and networking opportunities\, you’ll walk away with a richer network and actionable steps to transform your organisation’s innovation approach. \nLearn more and register here: https://events.humanitix.com/corporate-innovation-summit-2025?c=innovation-calendar \nWest Tech Fest Pass holders get free access — email info@corporateinnovation.org.au to redeem\nThis event is part of West Tech Fest 2025 and presented by The Bakery
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/corporate-innovation-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Australian Institute of Management\, 76 Birkdale Street\, Floreat\, WA\, 6014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
CREATED:20251206T090750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T090750Z
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SUMMARY:(Founders) Fuel Up with Airtree
DESCRIPTION:Your West Tech Fest warm-up: coffee\, conversation\, and connection. \n​Kick off your Wednesday with Airtree over coffee\, croissants and great conversation before Freo Startup Fest gets underway. \n​Join Dan Coughlan (Principal) and Caitlin Evans (Head of Programs and Community) for a relaxed morning meetup bringing together founders and future founders from across WA’s startup community. \n​It’s a chance to connect with the Airtree team\, meet other ambitious builders\, swap ideas or even pitch what you’re working on. Expect caffeine\, conversations that matter\, and a strong start to your West Tech Fest day.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/founders-fuel-up-with-airtree/
LOCATION:Murray Mews\, 329 Murray St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
CREATED:20251119T080003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T100926Z
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SUMMARY:EnergyLab 2025 Online Climate Solutions Accelerator Showcase
DESCRIPTION:EnergyLab is proud to support some of the most ambitious and high-potential climate tech founders in the region\, and on 10 December\, they’ll be showcasing their brilliant solutions. This is a unique opportunity to see the breadth of technologies emerging from Oceania’s climate innovation ecosystem. \nSolving critical emissions challenges across energy\, agriculture\, industry and the built environment\, this showcase brings together ten outstanding startups developing world-class technologies. From ocean-powered carbon capture and AI-driven wildfire analytics to algae biomanufacturing\, next-gen building intelligence\, green hydrogen\, advanced carbon capture and more. \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nAgscent – Point-of-care diagnostics for pregnancy\, disease and methane in livestock using NASA-licensed sensors.\nAlgenie – High-efficiency photobioreactors producing microalgae for biomanufacturing and biofuels.\nBioDefense – Natural bio-coatings extending the shelf life of seafood and meat.\nBlue Carbon – Wave-powered ocean pods restoring marine ecosystems and capturing carbon.\nBrightspace – edge-AI sensors and control software that create live digital twins of large commercial buildings to cut energy use and deliver a real-time\, open data layer for other building systems.\nBspkl – Low-iridium catalyst membranes for cost-competitive green hydrogen.\nCaptivate Technology – Metal organic framework-based carbon-capture systems for industrial emissions and biogas upgrading.\nFlipped Energy – Virtual-power-plant platform for data centres to monetise energy flexibility.\nGeoneon – AI-driven wildfire and vegetation analytics for insurers and utilities.\nSunWiz – Solar and battery market intelligence expanding globally.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/energylab-2025-online-climate-solutions-accelerator-showcase/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
CREATED:20251206T092249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T092249Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Startup F*ups! A West Tech Fest Special!
DESCRIPTION:It’s West Tech Fest week — the one time of year every founder pretends they’re well-rested\, well-funded\, and definitely not three bad decisions away from shambles. \nSo\, to honour the truth behind the theatre\, Morning Startup is proudly hosting: \nThis is a morning dedicated to the beautiful disasters: The launches that face-planted\, the “oops” moments that became full-blown fires\, and the brilliant ideas that absolutely never should’ve seen daylight. \nIt’s all the messy\, unfiltered reality that usually gets left out of keynote presentations\, served up with humour\, honesty\, and just enough self-awareness to make us all feel better about our own questionable decisions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/morning-startup-fups-a-west-tech-fest-special/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T080000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
CREATED:20251009T042250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T042250Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Nature Awards Healthspan Accelerator
DESCRIPTION:Are you a researcher with aspirations to translate your life science discovery into real world practice to improve the human healthspan? \nDo you need guidance to advance from early discovery to commercial launch\, with support from leading translation experts and venture builders?  \nFour carefully chosen applicants will each be awarded a $10\,000 Nature Award and gain entry to the residential accelerator programme. Here\, you’ll engage with eminent scientist–entrepreneurs and explore opportunities for commercial development\, all aimed at advancing your cutting-edge science into viable health innovations. We are especially interested in passionate scientists early in their career leading the work alongside a seasoned PI. \n In 2025\, the accelerator will focus on four key areas: \n\nregulating host metabolism and the rate of aging\nbetter identifying and mediating aging cells\nreducing risk factors and slowing neurodegeneration\nattenuating age-associated inflammation\n\nLearn more about the Nature Awards Healthspan Accelerator: https://www.nature.com/immersive/healthspanaccelerator/index.html
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-nature-awards-healthspan-accelerator/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
CREATED:20251004T051643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T051201Z
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SUMMARY:Future in Question
DESCRIPTION:Future in Question is a live\, unscripted conversation where two seasoned technologists cut through the noise to unpack what’s really at stake. No hype\, no fluff — just sharp insights\, big questions\, and honest takes on the future of AI. \nExpect a mix of deep technical context\, accessible discussion\, and audience Q&A\, followed by networking with WA’s innovation community. \nThis satellite event brings one of the most urgent conversations of our time into the heart of West Tech Fest: the societal impact of AI. By sparking dialogue between builders\, researchers\, founders\, policymakers\, and students\, we’ll explore both the promise and perils of emerging technologies — and what it all means for WA’s future. \nSpeakers \nJeroen Van Dalen | Founder & AI Technologist | CEO @ Integral | CPO @ Able | Startups via AITIA & Bloom\nAidan Morgan | Fractional CTO at Run Level Five | Former Principal TPM @ Atlassian | Startup VP/CTO/Founder
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/future-in-question/
LOCATION:The Bloom Centre for Youth Innovation\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
CREATED:20251124T025241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T025241Z
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SUMMARY:AFTER DARK: West Tech Fest Edn.
DESCRIPTION:​‘A Storytelling Event: The Hard Thing About Building Hard Businesses’ \nWhen the main stage lights dim\, some of the most fascinating conversations are just beginning. \nAFTER DARK brings together the tech founders and builders in the spaces not often discussed – the taboo\, the sub-culture\, and the wild frontiers. \n​No corporate polish. No sanitised pitches. Just raw\, honest lightning talks about the hard truths of building hard things in provocative industries. \n​This is where innovation meets candor\, and in this special Western Australia edition\, where the unfiltered stories of bold builders finally get their moment.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/after-dark-west-tech-fest-edn/
LOCATION:The Bird\, 181 William Street\, Northbridge\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
CREATED:20251124T024825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T052748Z
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SUMMARY:Debate Club & Rockford Equity Presents: Startup Funding Debt vs Equity | Watch founders argue about money they don't have
DESCRIPTION:Debate Club is coming to Perth to shake up the West Coast. Founded and brought together by Orsolya Toth-Pal and Kate Harris\, Debate Club has hosted fiery debates across the East Coast at major festivals and conferences including Sunrise by Blackbird\, SXSW Sydney and Cannes Crocodiles. Now\, for the very first time\, they are launching in Perth\, and there could not be a better way to do it than as a West Tech Fest Satellite Event.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/debate-club-rockford-equity-presents-startup-funding-debt-vs-equity-watch-founders-argue-about-money-they-dont-have/
LOCATION:AWS Perth Offices\, 9/240 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T164133
CREATED:20250816T053200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T053200Z
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SUMMARY:AI in science: the promise\, perils and path forward – AI in science and research
DESCRIPTION:In this panel discussion\, experts from diverse corners of the research ecosystem will discuss how AI is accelerating innovation\, the opportunities and challenges it presents\, and what this means for trust in science. \n\nDr Stefan Harrer (Data61\, CSIRO) connects safe and trustworthy AI systems with human decision-makers in health\, biotech and pharma.\nProfessor Karin Verspoor (RMIT University) researches AI methods for biological discovery and clinical decision support\, using machine learning to extract insights from the academic literature.\nAssociate Professor Michelle Riedlinger (Queensland University of Technology) is an expert in public engagement and research communication.\nDr Ehsan Nabavi (Centre for the Public Awareness of Science) leads the Australian National University’s Responsible Innovation Lab.\n\nJoin for a thought-provoking conversation on the role of AI in the scientific endeavour and what this means for the role of science in society. \nThe public speaker series is for everyone-Students\, professionals\, academics\, lifelong learners\, those interested in science and technology\, and those simply curious about the future—this series will give a glimpse into how AI is shaping science\, and our world more broadly.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-in-science-the-promise-perils-and-path-forward-ai-in-science-and-research/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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